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Friday, March 11, 2011

Ice painting

I did this activity many moons ago when Logan was a baby. I actually believe that it was one of his first arts and craft experiences. I decided to revisit again as the weather started turning nicer these past couple of days.

First I filled up an empty icecube tray. I used washable kid's paint in some and food coloring in others. (Just remember: that food coloring sometimes stains skin, so I wouldn't recommend you use this unless you don't mind some extra scrubbing). Then I filled it with water.

The first time around, I didn't use straws. It was a hot summer day and I wanted it to be more of a sensory experience. This time since little hands get cold, I added the straws. He still managed to find a way to get paint all over his hands.

I like this activity because it is an open ended activity.

While arts and crafts are cute, this is something that he could take and run with it if he liked.

3 comments:

What a fantastic project- this would be fun to do outside on a warm summer day! I featured you in my BEST Summer activities post-- http://kirstikoo.blogspot.com/2011/06/best-summertime-activities-printables.htmlCome by and say hi! Thanks for sharing your ideas.